Avocado, green- coloured fruit has taken the world by storm with its amazing health benefits and buttery, creamy flavour and is now being added to almost every dish. But do you know that apart from the fleshy part of an avocado, its seed which we usually tend to discard, and the leaves are also beneficial?
Yes, you read it right! The seed and the leaves of an avocado can be used to prepare a healthy and soothing cup of tea.
The seed or pit of the avocado is often used in preparing smoothies and sauces. Now, it is also being used for making healing tea. It has a sort of bitter taste which can be easily balanced with natural sweeteners or by combining it with some other food. The leaves of the avocado tree are also packed with nutrients and can be consumed in the form of tea. It is useful in easing the symptoms of many diseases.
Health benefits of Avocado leaf tea:-This tea helps in treating headaches as it improves the flow of oxygen in the brain. It also helps in reducing stress and provides a soothing effect. A combination of avocado leaves tea with honey can help in improving digestion and keep problems like constipation at bay. This herbal tea can aid in easing asthma symptoms and lowering the blood glucose levels. Other benefits of this tea include treating muscle soreness, reducing inflammation, curing kidney stones etc.
A hot cup of this tea after a meal can help in boosting your digestion as the pit is high in soluble fiber. It can also help in curing stomach aches and reduce inflammation. This tea is helpful in maintaining blood pressure and in reducing cholesterol levels.
How to make tea with an avocado seed:-
To prepare this healthy tea, slice an avocado and remove its seed.
Add this seed to a container filled with water and bring it to a boil until it becomes soft.
Then, remove and slice the seed into pieces boil for another 5 mins.
Turn off the flame and pour the tea in a cup. Add a few drops of honey or any other natural sweetener to make it more palatable.